2004 Oldsmobile Bravada Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 31%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,274miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada, 31% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,274 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall, my wife was in two accidents, one in april 2011 she was driving down a suburb street to catch a light on a left turn and when the light turned green for the other side coming at her, a car already at speed limit continued and my wife struck that car on its left side with her front left bumper ; airbags never deployed, she was in another accident on 12/4/2015. She was driving on the freeway in the far right lane going about 70mph when a van drifted into her lane forcing her off the road. …”
NHTSA complaint #10808623, filed 2015-12, 82,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the contact stated that the vehicle ran out of fuel. The fuel gauge displayed that the fuel tank was full. The contact stated that the fuel gauge did not show the accurate amount of fuel in the vehicle and the reading would fluctuate sporadically. The vehicle was not taken to dealer for diagnostics or repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10398585, filed 2011-05, 80,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada. The contact noticed failure with the fuel housing while placing fuel in the vehicle. The dealer repaired the failure at the cost of $799.65 by installing a new fuel pump and housing. The failure mileage was 82,548 and current mileage was 85,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10219274, filed 2008-02, 82,548 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10190437Mar 30, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
- 10176607May 8, 2020This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10176310May 8, 2020This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing…
- 10171878Jan 2, 2020This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10137635May 10, 2017This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves, and explains how toptier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build up.
- 10114831Nov 15, 2016This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block that have a possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the…
- 10114443Feb 27, 2016This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an inaccurate fuel gauge. Technician should drive the vehicle to…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 4 | 31% |
| 2003 | 4 | 15% |
| 2002 | 7 | 3% |
| 2001 | 4 | 12% |
| 2000 | 4 | 5% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
| 1998 | 5 | 5% |
| 1997 | 16 | 15% |
| 1996 | 6 | 8% |
| 1994 | 5 | 5% |
| 1993 | 6 | 14% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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